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K77 EMH

1998 Rover 214

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,852 mi
Last recorded53,852 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 21468,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK77 EMH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 53,852 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 53,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,938 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 49,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,020 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,910 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 44,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some cracking on osr tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2011 42,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 42,184 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 37,653 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 32,143 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,294 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Rover 214?

Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
4,425
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
183,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,012
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 49,655
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42,958
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,016
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,983
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K77 EMH is a 1998 Rover 214 in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,294 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 214 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K77 EMH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 214 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 214 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K77 EMH registered?

K77 EMH is a 1998 Rover 214, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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